scares

noun
  1. 1

    A minor fright.

    โ€œJohnny had a bad scare last night.โ€

  2. 2

    A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread.

    โ€œa food-poisoning scareโ€

  3. 3

    A device or object used to frighten.

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